Conference Sessions - Under Pressure: Indian Country in the Crosshairs of Federal Policy

Sep 08, 2025
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Under Pressure: Indian Country in the Crosshairs of Federal Policy

From sweeping federal budget cuts to mounting trade tariffs, Indian Country is facing a wave of economic disruption. Tribal governments are contending with slashed funding for critical services - health care, education, law enforcement - while tribal gaming operations struggle with rising costs tied to construction, technology, and supply chains. This event examines how these pressures threaten tribal sovereignty, violate federal obligations, and put long-term economic stability at risk for Native nations across the country.